Dental Restoration After an Auto Accident

If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may be considering the right types of dental restoration. The dental damage you may have suffered can be either indirect or direct. Indirect damage occurs when your mouth closes abruptly, while direct damage occurs when the mouth itself is hit. No matter what type of dental damage you suffered in your auto accident, there are ways to restore your smile. Read on to learn more.

Types of dental damage

There are a few common types of injuries after a car accident. These include fractured teeth and tooth avulsion. It is important for individuals with dental problems after an accident to get help right away for great results. For example, a tooth that has been knocked out must be placed in its socket by a dentist within about two hours. If it is not, it will die and the patient will need an implant with a false tooth.

Fractured teeth

A cracked tooth is one of the most common dental injuries that individuals may suffer after an auto accident. A dentist may be able to place the cracked portion of the tooth back on the tooth. The dentist may also be able to place a tooth-colored filling over the area. In some cases, a crown may be required for the tooth. This is a cap that goes over the entire tooth.

Tooth avulsion

This type of dental damage occurs when the tooth is knocked out of the socket completely. Individuals who suffer a tooth avulsion should not pick up the tooth by its roots, as this can damage them. Instead, individuals should pick up the tooth by its crown. Placing it in saliva, a saline solution or milk can help preserve the tooth until the individual can receive medical attention.

If the tooth cannot be saved, a dentist can replace the tooth. This will most often involve an implant. The dentist will surgically place a metal screw in the opening left by the avulsed tooth in the jawbone. Then a crown can be placed over the implant.

Loose tooth

If a tooth has only been knocked loose, a dentist can work to help place the tooth back where it belongs. The dentist may use a splint-like device to stabilize the tooth while it heals. The dentist will monitor the tooth during healing to ensure that it heals in its original position.

Visit a dentist today for dental restoration

If you have been involved in a car accident that damaged your teeth, it is important for you to seek dental care as soon as possible. The sooner that you see a dentist, the more likely it is that the dental restoration will be successful. If you postpone your visit to the dentist for long, then the dentist will likely have to do more invasive procedures to fix your smile. Whether you have fractured teeth, a tooth avulsion or a loose tooth, a dentist can help you.

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